In the Dark Streets Shineth: A 1941 Christmas Eve Story

By David McCullough

Christmas Eve, 1941. Mere days after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt met at the White House. As war raged throughout the world, the two leaders delivered a powerful message of hope that still resonates today.

Bestselling author and renowned historian David McCullough relates a compelling story about the spirit of Christmas and the power of light to shine in difficult, dangerous times. Also sharing the stories behind the songs "O Little Town of Bethlehem" and "I'll Be Home for Christmas," this beautifully designed book is filled with historic photographs and uplifting messages that will bring the Christmas spirit home to your family.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1606418319
• ISBN13: 9781606418314
• Release Date: October 2010
• Publisher: Shadow Mountain
• Length: 33 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.8" x 0.5" x 6.5"
• Age Range: 15 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 10 and higher